- Tire chains
- Extra windshield wipers and fluid
- De-icing chemicals
- Working fog lights
- Blankets, extra food, and water (in case a driver must pull over for an extended time)
The above equipment is generally for snow, rain, ice, or fog. However, other weather conditions that may not necessarily affect or worry an average driver may be a problem for truck drivers. For example, extreme heat may make tire blowouts more likely, which can cause serious accidents such as rollovers. Additionally, high winds can cause a trailer to begin to sway. Once a heavy trailer starts to sway, it is often difficult for a driver to get the truck under control, and resulting accidents can affect multiple vehicles on the road. Finally, driving for many hours under any adverse weather conditions can be extraordinarily stressful, and that stress can lead to driver fatigue. Driver fatigue is the single most common reason behind large truck accidents.
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